I learned about local artist Ali Herrmann when I visited Anchor No.5 Boutique in Troy recently. Her gorgeous, attention grabbing work is displayed on the walls, throughout the boutique; you can’t help but feel energized and inspired when gazing at her amazing paintings! I had the chance to interview Ali, who is a total charm. […]
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When searching for design inspiration and ideas, I turn to fellow design bloggers, magazines and books, and spend time shopping at my favorite stores both in person and online. As unbelievable as it may seem, I feel exhausted after staring at a computer so often, so curling up with a great book or magazine is […]
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I spent this past Saturday morning strolling through downtown Troy, and had the opportunity to check out several great locally owned shops. I will feature them on Home Decor@518 in the coming weeks, so stay tuned – and of course, if you are intrigued by any of the shops and/or products, do not hesitate to […]
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My jewelry tastes have changed quite a bit as accessory trends have came and gone over the years. While in my teens, I wore only simple gold or sterling silver hoop earrings, with small diamond studs in my second ear piercing “holes”; I typically stuck with a dainty, gold chain necklace. It wasn’t until college […]
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Bigger isn’t always better, but in current home decor trends, large decorative accent pieces are making quite the impact. Rather than decorating with several smaller items that can at times look cluttered, consider investing in one large piece that will pose as a focal point of the room, with smaller, less dramatic items arranged around […]
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Oversized “leaner” mirrors, particularly those that are authentic vintage or antique finds, are taking over empty spaces of homes everywhere with what I like to refer to as a “simply bold” statement. These mirrors are easy enough to lean against a wall or hang, but at a size much larger than your average floor length […]
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With a full time job, several blogging projects, and a mind that’s constantly working and creating — oh, and we can’t forget the husband and the kitty, too — I need organization in my life. I’m a post-it note addict, I have two day planners in my purse (one strictly for work and one for […]
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“Keep Calm” posters and prints, in a variety of colors and tweaked phrases, have taken the wall decor world by storm as of late. Today’s designs are spin-off versions of the “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster, originally a British tradition. Produced by the British government during the beginning of the Second World War (1939), […]
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